Cordierite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66
3.25-3.50
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cordierite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula
While comparing Cordierite and Vesuvianite Idocrase physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Cordierite and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
- Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cordierite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.